Words at Work: Eating Out, Eating In Power Workout: Review What

A.

Welcome to Georgio’s! Reread the menu in the last lesson. Then imagine that you are dining out as a restaurant critic. Write a short review describing your meal at Georgio’s.

B.

Whether you’re dining out or eating in, here are six more terms to know. Complete each sentence with a word from the simmering pot. The words in parentheses will help you make the right choice.

1.Carrots are good ______________________ (fried quickly in a pan with very little fat). sautéed grilled roasted simmered

poached blended deep-fried

2.A stew should be slowly ______________________ (cooked just below the boiling point for several hours).

3.A fine piece of beef is best ______________________ (cooked in an oven with little or no liquid) with a little salt and pepper.

4.Fish and chips are ______________________ (cooked in a deep pan of boiling fat or oil) until they’re crisp.

5.Vegetables for the soup were ______________________ (chopped and whirled until they turned into a well-mixed liquid) in the food processor.

6.The chicken was ______________________ (cooked on a metal grate over a hot fire) until it was brown and crisp outside and moist inside.

7.Some people like eggs ______________________ (cooked in lightly boiling water) and served over toast.